Windows App 4+
Previously Remote Desktop
Microsoft Corporation
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- Free
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Description
Windows App for Mac (previously named Microsoft Remote Desktop) is your gateway to securely connect to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services.
Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App and connect to Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice.
GET STARTED
• Learn more about the features of Windows App at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp.
• Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup.
KEY FEATURES
• Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server.
• Access managed resources published by your admin.
• Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs.
• Audio and video streaming.
• Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras.
• Teams Media Optimization.
• Support for multiple monitors.
By downloading Windows App, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).
What’s New
Version 11.1.0
In this release we made the following updates:
• Hitting the ENTER key now initiates a connection to the device or app highlighted in the connection center.
• Resolved an issue where holding SHIFT while using a mouse vertical scroll wheel did not correctly map to horizontal scrolls.
• Only allow connections to Cloud PCs that are not processing device actions.
• The Cloud PC notification sheet is now aware of user accounts.
• Stored notifications associated with a user account are now removed when signing out the account.
• Fixed translucency for notifications to pick up the correct background image.
• Resolved an issue which prevented the client from reading the "dynamic resolution" RDP file property.
If you encounter any errors, you can contact us via Help > Submit Feedback.
Ratings and Reviews
Works great! but no option to choose audio devices
MS Remote desktop for Mac works smoothly on my Macbook Pro with multi screen setup. The only annoyance is that I can not chose which audio input and output to share with remote desktop session. So, for instance, using Microsoft Teams video calls on the Windows computer will use "remote audio" and that will be one of the available microphones and one of the available audio outputs. So the sound could come out of the monitor and the mic on the laptop might be the input source, which does not work wel... when I want to use my headset for both. But other than that it works flawlessly and is super smooth!
ERROR 0x4
unusable because of this error on my mac
Great, but needs a startup option
Works great! I wish there were an option to launch it without opening any windows. That way, I could add it to my login items and access it only when needed through the menu bar icon.
App Privacy
The developer, Microsoft Corporation, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Microsoft Corporation
- Size
- 121 MB
- Category
- Business
- Compatibility
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- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Price
- Free